Office for Exceptional Children (OEC)

SPECIAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW

Dayton Public Schools Office for Exceptional Children is committed to meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities by offering a continuum of services as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA). Dayton Public Schools offers free and appropriate public education to children ages 3 through 21 that meet special education eligibility requirements in one of thirteen disability categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

The DPS Office for Exceptional Children registers new K-12 students with existing IEPs through the Student Assignment Office.

Transfer students are reminded to please bring a hard copy of their transcript (high school), evaluations, and existing Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Evaluation Team Report (ETR) when registering with DPS, to ensure proper placement.

OFFICE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (OEC)

136 S. Ludlow St., Dayton OH 45402
Tel. (937) 542-3353  |  Fax (937) 542-3456


If you are in need of Special Education documents, contact:

KiEira Dixon, Records Clerk
(937) 542-3233
kdixon@daytonpublic.com


If you are another public school district and need to invite a representative from Dayton Public Schools to a meeting, contact:

Yvette Walker, Out of District Academic Coordinator
(937) 542-3401
ywalker@daytonpublic.com 


Each building has an assigned OEC academic coordinator who can provide information and guidance on services and placements in buildings throughout the district.